Epoxy Flooring in Genoa Township, MI

A lot of the epoxy flooring we quote in Genoa Township goes onto concrete that is still fairly young. The township grew from 15,901 residents in 2000 to 20,692 at the 2020 census, an increase of about 30%. Growth like that means subdivisions, new attached garages and finished basements, and homeowners who move in with a bare gray slab and want something better on it.

The trouble with a new, smooth floor

New garage slabs are often troweled to a hard, glassy finish. That looks clean, but a coating has nothing to grip. A roll-on kit from the hardware store may look fine for a season and then lift in sheets where hot tires sit. We diamond grind every floor to open the surface before anything goes down. On newer concrete we also check for curing compounds and sealers, which have to come off for a coating to bond.

Systems that suit newer homes

• Polyaspartic floor coating is popular with families who cannot give up the garage for long. It cures faster than standard epoxy, so the garage is back in use sooner.
• Metallic epoxy floors are a common choice for finished lower levels, home gyms and rec rooms. The pigment moves as it is worked, so each floor looks different.
• Epoxy flake floors are the everyday pick for two- and three-car garages. They hide dust and add grip.
• Garage floor epoxy in a solid color is a simple, durable option for a utility garage or storage bay.

Ski boots, salt and I-96

Interstate 96 crosses the township with exits 140 and 141, and plenty of residents drive it to work in Detroit or Lansing. In winter that means a car parked in the garage every evening with road salt packed in the wheel wells. The Mount Brighton ski area sits in the southeast part of the township, too, so some garages also see wet ski gear and boots dripping on the floor all season. A sealed surface keeps that meltwater from soaking in.

Two watersheds, one township

The northwest part of Genoa drains toward the Shiawassee River and Saginaw Bay. The southeast part drains to the Huron River and Lake Erie. Water covers about 6.4% of the township. What that means for a floor is simple: ground moisture varies from lot to lot. We test each basement slab rather than assume, and we tell you the reading before we recommend a system.

Our process

1. Measure the floor and test the slab for moisture. 2. Note cracks, control joints, sealers and any oil stains. 3. Diamond grind the full floor, edges included, and vacuum. 4. Fill cracks and chips. 5. Apply base coat, color or flake, and topcoat. 6. Give you written times for foot traffic and parking.

Builder-grade floors and HOA expectations

Many newer subdivisions come with a builder-grade garage floor and nothing on it. Within a couple of winters you may see tire marks, a salt line by the door and small pop-outs in the surface. Coating the floor early, before scaling starts, means less repair work and a cleaner base. If your neighborhood has an association, interior floor work is normally your own business, but we are happy to give you a written scope if you need one for your records.

Call (734) 521-4887 for a free estimate. You get a written quote that names the system and each prep step.